Middle District of Florida • 8:26-cv-02591

Escalona v. Tampa ICE Office

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Filed: September 06, 2026
Assigned to: Steven Douglas Merryday
Referred to: Christopher P. Tuite
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: September 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 06, 2026
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusPursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25511942) filed by Moises Escalona. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit I-94, # 3 Exhibit Receipt, # 4 Exhibit EOIR Info, # 5 Exhibit ICE Locator, # 6 Exhibit Affidavit)(Grecco, Guillermo) (Entered: 09/06/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 09, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:26-cv-02591-SDM-CPT. (LD) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Sep 09, 2026
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#3
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The clerk must electronically send a copy of this order and the application(Doc. 1) to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida at USAFLM.Alcatraz@ usdoj.gov; the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement atOPLAORLFEDLIT@ice.dhs.gov; and by certified mail to the Attorney General ofthe United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). The respondent mustrespond to the application no later than MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026. Thecourt will authorize an extension of this deadline only if the respondent submits a good faith representation that they will not remove Escalona before this case is resolved. Escalona may reply no later than 8:00 AM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/10/2026. (RO) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition